Can I tell you how much I love this outfit. This hat is everything. If you know me personally, then you know how much I loath washing my hair. I literally live on dry shampoo and messy buns. So for me, hats are a saving grace and I love this one! This dress is super cute by itself or with a fur vest, but I love it best with this cape and knee boot.
BOOTS AND CAPE: Vicidolls | DRESS: Forever 21 (similar)
HAT: Nordstrom | Bag: Sam Moon Trading
The Lantern Fest is always something I have wanted to go to. I have seen it in pictures and it looks absolutely amazing. When I saw that one was coming to Texas, I knew we had to go. The bonus was that it was on Veterans Day, which I thought was a great way to celebrate and honor Scott and all other veterans.
Ennis, Texas is not that far from us, so we decided to drive there. Once you get to check-in, the adults get a lantern, markers, and a lighter. The kids get a s’mores kit. We bring our own because our son has a severe peanut allergy and we never know if the food will be safe for him to eat.
We got there pretty early so there were still many fire pits to choose from. Once we found our fire pit, we set up our chairs and stuff. The blow up couches for the kids, we bought there. I think they were a bit of a pain because they kept wanting to blow away and loose air, but the kids loved them so I guess that’s all that matters, right?
There were a ton of things for the kids to do. They had bounce houses, slides, and games. Before it got dark we decorated our Lanterns. We decided to use the lanterns to honor all Veterans since it was Veterans Day. My husband, Scott, father in law and grandfather are all veterans, so it is very near and dear to our hearts.
Once it got dark we lit the pit, which was a little difficult do to the wind. The kids started to roast s’mores, and listen to a singer Alexi Blue. The s’mores were oh so yummy!!! It really was a fun time.
Once we were done with s’mores and the wind died down it was time to light the lanterns. It was actually pretty difficult to light with the wind. We struggled for a bit (next time I would bring my own lighter), but then it eventually lit. Once it is lit you need to hold the lantern close to the ground. You will eventually feel it start to lift up away from you. Do not let it go to early or it will go straight forward into someone’s head(reason for the lengthy waiver, lol ) instead of lifting up. Once it actually does lift up it is amazing. They play uplifting music which makes it all the more beautiful. It truly is something to see.
Check and see if a Lantern Fest is coming to a city near you.
OUTFIT DETAILS
SWEATER: Vici Dolls(similar style here) BOOTIES: Lucky, NECKLACE: Shop Candy Apple,
OUTFIT DETAILS
BLOUSE: Storets , SKIRT: Agaci (similar here), HEELS: Forever 21, EARRINGS AND CLUTCH: Sam Moon Trading(similar here)
Things I learned from our trip to Japan
1. Japanese sushi is not the same as the sushi we have here in the States. Their sushi is different pieces of raw fish over a piece of rice. I went to Japan looking for the spicy tuna roll, California roll, and some wrapped in cucumber. Nope, nada….. that is American sushi! Some how America has a way of making healthy things not so healthy! Haha!
2. They do not know what hibachi is. That is American also.
3. Tipping is not expected. There is no space on a receipt to actually add a tip, and it is actually seen as rude.
4. When trying on clothes they ask you to wear a cloth over your head to keep makeup from getting on their clothes….genius!!!!!
5. No one talks and walks on a cell phone. Their are so many people on streets walking since it is a big city, and you rarely see anyone talking or texting while they walk.
6. The Japanese wear the surgical face mask if the are feeling sick or have a cold to not spread germs.
7. It is extremely hard to find a garbage can on the streets, it is custom to bring your trash home with you. Our tour guide said they carry bags with them to take their trash home. It Keeps the streets clean and she said it also prevents people from hiding a bomb in a trash can.
8. They drive on the opposite side of the car and street. There are also dividers on the sidewalk for you to walk on the left side.
9. Jet lag is no joke coming from Tokyo. A 16 hour difference in time zone will mess your sleep up. We were out of sorts for a week and a half!
10. The Japanese take toilet time VERY seriously! The heated seats were the BOMB! Not a day goes by that I don’t miss that heated toilet seat! Then there is the spray option, bidet, deodorizer….. oh man they are serious when it comes to using the bathroom!
11. It is completely acceptable for grown women to dress like little girls. They are totally into hello kitty. There is a street called Takeshita Street and it is all shops of Hello Kitty, frilly Lacey socks and very girly attire, cotton candy and crepes as far as the eye can see.
12. There are tons of flavors of kit Kat. Matcha, sake’ , creme brûlée, cantaloupe, wasabi, and much more. We bought them all. Lol.
On our way to and from Tokyo we stayed the night in Los Angeles. The weather was absolutely amazing. I had been wanting to go to The Los Angeles County Museum of Art because the pictures are alway so beautiful, and of course we had to go to Rodeo Drive! I love this top from Zara that I got in Japan …… the bows on the sleeves are super cute! I might be obsessed with these booties, they are so comfortable! Then there is my 40th birthday gift, my Gucci handbag…LOVE LOVE LOVE!
shirt from ZARA
Handbag from GUCCI
bootites from DSW
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